Lubbock community news in brief

Tip-A-Cop event benefits Special Olympics Texas

As Special Olympics Texas races into the final heats of summer sports, Lubbock’s Texas Roadhouse is teaming up with local police to raise money for the statewide organization.

Police officers will help serve guests at the “Tip-A-Cop” event and collect donations from 5-9 p.m. Thursday at Texas Roadhouse, 4810 S. Loop 289.

The fundraiser is part of a statewide effort with dozens of other Texas Roadhouse locations holding fundraisers the same week. One hundred percent of all tips will go to Special Olympics Texas.

Over the past 13 years, Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the state have raised more than $1,489,333 at this event for Special Olympics.

LIFE Inc. to mark 32nd anniversary of ADA

On Friday, July 29, LIFE Inc. will commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a celebration at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LIFE’s Annual ADA Celebration has grown to be one of the largest in the state and the only one of its kind in the South Plains. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at LIFE Inc., 8240 Boston Ave., or online at www.liferun.org.

Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of planned activities that include lunch, disability awareness education, musicalentertainment, games, prize give aways, and the opportunity to access valuable community resources throughlocal businesses and disability service providers.

Special guests will include Lubbock Mayor Tray Payne; emcee, Regina Blye, with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation; founding member of 806 DJs, Andy Martinez; and songstress and previous X-Factor contestant, Tatum Sheets.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has empowered millions of Americans with disabilities to live more independently, enjoy the freedom of choice and pursue meaningful, productive lives. Signed into law by George H.W. Bush, this momentous piece of legislation gives individuals with disabilities equal opportunity for access to businesses, employment, transportation, government programs and services, and telecommunications.

Lubbock NAACP hosting golf tournament

The Lubbock NAACP will be hosting its inaugural golf tournament on July 30 at Meadowbrook Golf Course, 601 E. Municipal Drive, Lubbock.

Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, with a Shotgun Start at 1 p.m.

Proceeds raised will be used for youth scholarships, to support various civil rights initiatives and to provide free services, such as Civic Engagement, Legal Redress, and Health and Educational Advocacy. Donations are welcome, but are not tax deductible.

Format is a four-man scramble. There will also be a putting contest, $5 mulligans, and prizes for tournament winners including closest to pin and longest drive.

For more information or to sign up, visit www.lubbocknaacp.org/copy-of-annual-scholarship-dinner or contact Milton Lee at (806) 241-3354.

United kicks off school supply fundraiser

Through Aug. 1, the United Family will once again partner with Lubbock-area school districts to host a school supply drive for local students in need.

Just like in recent years, guests will be encouraged to donate at the register instead of purchasing physical school supplies for donation barrels. This will allow guests to make a monetary donation of any amount at the register when purchasing their groceries.

The United Family kicked off the fundraiser by providing the superintendent from each participating school district with a gift card for $150 to do some school supply shopping of their own.

School districts benefiting from the supply drive will include Lubbock ISD, Lubbock-Cooper ISD, Frenship ISD, Roosevelt ISD, Slaton ISD and Shallowater ISD.

Guests will be able to make donations at any United Supermarkets, Market Street or Amigos location in Lubbock or Slaton. School personnel will use the donated funds to purchase supplies and distribute to their students with the greatest need.

Lubbock Christian women's group to meet

The next Lubbock Christian Women's Connection Luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Drive.

The theme of this luncheon is Hooray Back to School and the special specier is Jana Vick from DeSoto. The theme of her message is "Anchor in a Storm."

In addition to the luncheon and program, there will be door prizes and a style show by Clair's Closet.

Cost is $20 all Inclusive and those interested in attending should RSVP by noon on Friday, Aug. 5 to LubbockCWC@gmail.com or Sharen at (806) 392-0264.

MADD Lubbock hosting fundraising walk

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) in Lubbock will host its Walk Like MADD® fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Aug. 6 at the Lubbock County Courthouse, 904 Broadway.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. with pre-walk remarks at 9:40 a.m. and the walk beginning at 10 a.m.

Victims, survivors and supporters will line up for this non-competitive 5K walk to remember lost loved ones, inspire change and commit to a nation with no more victims.

In 2021, 963 people in Texas were killed in drunk driving crashes (TX DOT). Drunk driving is the No. 1 cause of death on our roadways with over 300,000 injuries per year and 10,192 deaths nationwide in 2019.

For more information visit walklikemadd.org/Lubboc

Dental surgeon's office hosting blood drive

Dr. Robert Ioppolo at Hill & Ioppolo Oral and Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock is launching his fifth community blood drive with Vitalant just in time to help replenish the blood supply during the severe summer shortage. Last year’s blood drive collaboration saved 30 lives supporting hospitals in our community.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13, with appointment windows between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the practice’s Lubbock office. All donors will receive a sweet treat from Kurbside Sweets and swag from Hill & Ioppolo Oral & Dental Implant Surgery of Lubbock.

Appointments are required and can be made by visiting lubbockoralfacialsurgery.com/blooddrive.

2nd Chance Run set for Aug. 20

LifeGift’s 2nd Chance Run in Lubbock honors organ, eye and tissue donors in 109 Texas counties in North, Southeast and West Texas. The Lubbock 2nd Chance Run is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Mackenzie Park.

LifeGift welcomes the public to spend a morning celebrating the gift of life. Participants can run or walk 1 mile or 3.1 miles (5k) at Mackenzie Park or participate virtually. For more information and to register, please visit runsignup.com/Race/TX/Lubbock/DonateLifeTexas2ndChanceRunLubbock

All registered 2nd Chance Run event participants will receive a commemorative 2022 2nd Chance Run T-shirt and an event medal. LifeGift will promote our event on social media, sharing photos and comments of support to our donor families, transplant recipients and other members of our LifeGift community.

For more information, contact Dagmar Climo at dclimo@lifegift.org.

There are nearly 10,000 Texans in need of organ, eye or tissue transplants. Register today to become an organ, eye or tissue donor by visiting DonateLifeTexas.org.

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